Drake Hops On IG Live As OVO Mark Hands Out Free "Certified Lover Boy" Merch

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OVO Mark rode around Toronto giving away "CLB" t-shirts and Drake appeared on the Live as he virtually greeted fans.

All it took was confirmation that Certified Lover Boy would soon arrive and the world took a quick shift out of Donda season. The arrival of Kanye West's highly anticipated effort has been fraught with drama as he claimed that Universal released the project without his permission and DaBaby's management didn't clear his feature, all the while receiving criticism for collaborating with Marilyn Manson who is facing several cases related to sexual assault and rape allegations. Not to mention Soulja Boy and Chris Brown expressing their displeasure with Ye.

Still, Donda is breaking records as fans can't seem to get enough, but Drake slyly pulled in right behind West's release to confirm that CLB will make its way to streaming platforms this Friday (September 3).

We previously reported on Drake's Toronto takeover as billboards have begun popping up in the rapper's hometown. "Should've said you loved me today because tomorrow is a new day," one reads. The second one states, "I don't miss...let alone miss you." Later, Drake appeared on Livestream with OVO Mark, his lifelong friend, as Mark was giving away free Certified Lover Boy merch to fans on the street.

People were happily filming the moment as they waved to Drake. "The city's hot right now! They know what's up!" Drake said in the clip. They both were riding around enjoying what's left of these summer nights, so check out the clip with Drake, as well as OVO Mark's full upload, below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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